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A daily Christian devotion written by Pr. Judy Mattson

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Fighting Cancer Is For The Lord

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5th Sunday after Epiphany: Isaiah 40:28-31 KJV; I have no ability to fight cancer. I wait on the Lord and his gifts to those who do know how...
Monday, January 29, 2024

Sing Praises

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Psalm 147:1-11 KJV; 5th Sun after Epiphany, Singing praises to God will bring joy to your heart as you recall all that He has done.
Sunday, January 28, 2024

Spirit And Truth!

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John 4:24 KJV; It's not enough to be spiritual. We worship in spirit and truth! Jesus is the truth, the way the leads to the Father.
Saturday, January 27, 2024

Forces of Spiritual Wickedness

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Ephesians 6:10-13 KJV; The forces of spiritual wickedness are not only active in government; but, in the church as well.
Friday, January 26, 2024

Humble Yourself And God Will Lift You Up

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James 4:7-10 KJV; The last shall be first and the first last. Let us not put ourselves before others; let us not think too highly of ourselv...
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Authority Over Unclean Spirits

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Mark 1:21-28 KJV; 4th Sun after Epiphany; The unclean spirits recognize Jesus and know that he has the authority to destroy them.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Listen Not To False Prophets

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4th Sunday after Epiphany; Deuteronomy 18:15-20 KJV; Listen not to the ravenous wolves in sheep clothing. Listen only to Jesus!
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Praising Him For All Eternity

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Psalm 111 KJV; His righteousness and truth never change. They will last for all of eternity. Praise ye the Lord!
Monday, January 22, 2024

What Are You Praying For?

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Matthew 7:7-8 (King James Version); 4th Sunday after Epiphany; Seek first and pray for the Kingdom of God above all things of this world. Kn...
Sunday, January 21, 2024

They Gave Up Fishing!

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3rd Sun after Epiphany; Mark 1:14-20 KJV; They dropped everything to follow Jesus; even their livelihoods and eventually their lives in this...
Saturday, January 20, 2024

Pray For Patience?

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James 1:1-4 KJV; Will you pray for patience knowing that even more tribulations will come?
Friday, January 19, 2024

God Is Our First Priority!

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1 Corinthians 7:29 -35 KJV 3rd Sun after Epiphany; Time is short! Make God your first priority; receive Him as your first love!
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Temptations Come But Will You Let Them Go?

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1 Corinthians 10:13; KJV: Temptations come to us all. It is nothing unusual for humankind. But, we do have free will. Will you say yes to th...
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Jonah And Ninevah Repented And Were Saved

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Jonah 3:1-5,10, KJV; 3rd Sunday after Epiphany; Follow in the path; the will of God and live.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

His Plan In His Time

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2 Peter 3:8-9 KJV; We may want things to move faster; but, we must have patience as God has a good plan to be executed in his time, not our...
Monday, January 15, 2024

Our Rock and Our Salvation

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Psalm 62 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Epiphany; Turn to the one who is our Rock and Salvation.
Sunday, January 14, 2024

Called To Share The Good News

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John 1:43-51 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Epiphany; Philip called Nathanael to get to know Jesus. Whom will you invite to do the same?
Saturday, January 13, 2024

Say No To Adultery

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1 Corinthians 6:12-20 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Epiphany; You are joined as one in the Body of Christ. Do not be joined as one with another in adul...
Friday, January 12, 2024

We Are All One Body

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Galatians 3:26-28 KJV; There is no difference between us. We are one in Christ Jesus!
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Consequences To Not Sharing The Word

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1 Samuel 3:11-20; KJV the rest of the OT reading for this coming Sunday the 2nd Sunday of Epiphany; Eli's household suffers for the sins...
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Speak Lord And I Will Listen

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1 Samuel 3:1-10 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Epiphany; Instead of focusing on the world and your own troubles take the time to listen to what the Word...
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Where Is Your Treasure?

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Matthew 6:19-21 KJV; Where your treasure is there is your heart. Where is your heart?
Monday, January 8, 2024

He Holds Us In His Right Hand

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Psalm 139:1-10 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Epiphany; Those who love Him are comforted because we trust that the Lord is with us; even holding us in H...
Sunday, January 7, 2024

Sleeper Arise From The Dead

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Ephesians 5:1-14 KJV; Arise from the Dead; from the darkness, and let the light of Christ shine on you.
Saturday, January 6, 2024

Wise Men Follow the Light

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Matthew 2:1-12; Feast of Epiphany KJV; The wise men followed the light of the star so that they could worship Jesus. Will you worship the Ki...
Friday, January 5, 2024

Arise And Shine

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Isaiah 60:1–3 KJV; Epiphany; Arise and Shine! Step out of the darkness for the light of life who is Jesus the Christ has come into the world...
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Justice And Mercy

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Micah 6:6-9 KJV; Do justice and love mercy; walk humbly with your God.
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The Baptism Of Jesus

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St. Mark is from 1:4-11, KJV; The baptism of Jesus; Anointed by the Holy Spirit. Our baptisms; anointed by the Holy Spirit.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Jesus Is The Light Of The World

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Genesis 1:1-5 KJV; In the beginning light was created by the Word. And now we celebrate that the Word of God who is Jesus the Christ is the ...
Monday, January 1, 2024

Ambassadors for Christ

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2 Corinthians 5:17-20 KJV; Sunday of the Baptism of our Lord; baptized into the Body of Christ we have been made new and reconciled to God; ...
Sunday, December 31, 2023

A New Year And A New Path To Follow!

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Isa 43:16, 18-19 KJV; As you make plans for changes in the new year; include the will of God in those plans!
Saturday, December 30, 2023

Be Of Good Cheer

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John 16:22-33 KJV; Be of good cheer no matter what troubles surround you for God is with you.
Friday, December 29, 2023

We Are God's Children

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Galatians 4:4-7; KJV, Epistle Reading reading for this Sunday the 1st Sunday after Christmas; We are God's children because of His gift...
Thursday, December 28, 2023

The Garment Of Salvation

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Isaiah 61:10-62:3; KJV, Old Testament reading for this Sunday the 1st Sunday after Christmas; Clothed in the righteousness of Christ.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

His Loving Kindness And Mercy

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Psalm 103:1-6 KJV; Praise His Holy Name for all that He has and continues to do for you.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Praise Almighty God

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Psalm 111 KJV; The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Praise His holy name.
Monday, December 25, 2023

Amazing The Word Made Flesh

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John 1:1-14; KJV: Christmas Day; The Word has come into the world bringing the true light unto all people.
Sunday, December 24, 2023

Go With Haste To Hear The Promise

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Luke 2:16-20 KJV: Go with haste to hear the promise fulfilled by that baby born in a manger.
Saturday, December 23, 2023

Hear The Good News Of The Birth Of Our Savior

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Luke 2:11-14 KJV; Rejoice and believe: Our Savior was born in the City of David.
Friday, December 22, 2023

God Has Kept Us Together

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1 Corinthians 13:4-8a; Celebrating 52 years of marriage and thanking God for keeping us together in a life of commitment and love.
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